Ibrahim (AS): Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) tale is well-known, and his deeds are commemorated throughout Qurbani. Allah (SWT) put Ibrahim (AS) to the test throughout his prophecy, but He put him to the ultimate test when He asked him to sacrifice his most prized possession: his son. Ismail (AS), Ibrahim's son, received Allah's (SWT) command. Ismail (AS) understood the significance of obeying Allah (SWT) and agreed to the sacrifice if Ibrahim (AS) chained him to avoid a struggle and blindfolded him so he wouldn't have to see what …
Many people believe that Quran is a profoundly different book from the Bible. However, the similarities between Quran and Bible are much more intimate than one might think. According to Muslim belief, the revelation of Quran began in the year 610 AD by Angel Gabriel to the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Angel Gabriel if of course one of the important characters in Hebrew Bible (where he explains visions to Prophet Daniel) and the New Testament. Beyond the Angel Gabriel, the Quran and Bible have similar characters. These include Jacob,…